The term Vikings originates from Old Norse ‘víkingr’ and it refers to Germanic Norse seafarers, speaking the Old Norse language. They raided and traded from their Scandinavian homelands across wide areas of northern and central Europe, as well as European Russia, during the late 8th to late 11th centuries. The contemporary representation of the Vikings … Read more
When you think of solo artists, you rarely think of John Clayton Mayer. But he is definitely one of the most influential artists of his generation. The “Someday I’ll Fly” documentary chronicles his musical evolution, going from acoustic rock to blues. The documentary features rare demos, live performances, and interviews, told entirely from his own … Read more
We all know that some traumas stay with us forever. But do you know that there is actually tangible effect on the development of the brain caused by childhood trauma? Childhood trauma is result of intentional violence, physical or sexual abuse, but also domestic violence. Childhood trauma can also be a result of natural disaster, … Read more
Italy… The Coast of Amalfi, the province of Salerno in the Campania region. The village Furore. If you haven’t heard about this village, do not worry, you are probably not alone. Until recently, the village did not exist on any map. The village Furore is commonly known as “the hidden beauty of Neverland”. The village … Read more
“Derry, in Northern Ireland, was a self-declared autonomous nationalist area, broken apart from the UK for 3 years. In 1969, activists against the British and their maltreatment of Catholics, put up barracades in a small area of Derry, and labelled it ‘Free Derry’. Over the next three years battles ensued between these activists, the police, … Read more
The Amazon River, also known as River Amazon, is one of the longest two rivers in the world. The long-rivalry with the Nile River in Africa hasn’t come to an end. People from both sides suggest their river is the longest. No matter what, it is amazing that the Amazon River is one of the … Read more
The UK is generally considered a safe country. It is ranked 45th as the safest among 163 countries, with a high state of peace according to the Global Peace Index 2019. Now, while the country is generally known to be safe, there are things you should keep in mind when you land in the UK. … Read more
Munich, 1972. The Olympic Games have begun. The Olympic village is peaceful. Until, in the early morning of 5 September, Palestinian terrorists take 11 members of the Israeli team hostage. This documentary traces the tragedy and its aftermath in a narrative that is both stirring and illuminating. The documentary features four women, including Ankie Spitzer, … Read more
TED, short for Technology, Entertainment and Design, is a set of conferences held globally by the non-profit private Sapling Foundation, under the motto “Ideas Worth Spreading”. TED was established in 1984 as a coincidental occasion and the yearly gathering arrangement started in 1990. TED’s initial accentuation was innovation and configuration, reliable with its Silicon Valley birthplaces, however it … Read more
Occasionally there is a giant in the arena of science, someone who transcends the narrow limits of a particular line of research and alters our worldview. EO Wilson is a man. Ant expert EO Wilson has devoted his career to the study of small creatures. However, what separates him is his ability to step back … Read more